Mansfield Shire pushes for better internet access

The Mansfield Shire Council is urging the Victorian Government to improve internet access and mobile phone coverage in the region, to increase business opportunities.

It is making a submission to a Napthine Government inquiry investigating how regional communities could benefit if more people were able to work remotely.

Mansfield Mayor Russel Bate says wireless mobile phone coverage and internet access is poor in many parts of the shire because of the mountainous terrain.

However, councillor Bate says existing infrastructure could be better utilised by telecommunication providers.

"We are aware that there are numerous towers throughout the shire that are not used for wireless by Telstra or any of the other mobile phone providers but that could be and we're exploring those options now," he said.